



Read by Tim Ferriss, Barack Obama, Ray Dalio and 18 others

by Ayobami Adebayo · 2017 · 288 pages

Sarah Jessica Parker
Set in 1980s Nigeria, the novel follows Yejide and Akin, a married couple facing infertility and intense family pressure to preserve their lineage through polygamy. After Akin takes a second wife, Yejide’s desperate quest for a child leads to psychological struggles and a series of devastating secrets. The narrative examines the fragility of love, the weight of cultural expectations, and the endurance of motherhood.
Published
2017
Pages
288
Language
en
ISBN
9781782119463
Awards & Recognition
Audiobook Available